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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,714.64, 11,571.46 and 2,449.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,714.64, 11,571.46 and 2,449.55 is: 3,674.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,714.64 : 11,571.46 = 2,449.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,714.64/11,571.46 = 2,449.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,714.64x = 11,571.46 × 2,449.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,714.64x = 28,344,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,344,869.84/7,714.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.17

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